Health Attitude Diagnostic Evaluation Test - the question form

1. A. I can notice even minor changes in how my body functions. B. I react only to significant problems.

2. A. When a TV program about preventing an illness comes on, I usually switch to another channel. B. I put off what I am doing in order to watch it.

3. A. If someone I know suggested doing wellness activities together, I would gladly take part. B. I would find a way to politely decline.

4. A. I consistently make sure that my close ones take their health seriously. B. I do not push them to do so.

5. A. When I look at another person’s hands, I notice their shape and size first. B. I automatically notice the condition and cleanliness of the skin first.

6. A. I make notes or keep newspaper or magazine clippings about a healthy lifestyle. B. I have never done this.

7. A. If I get a headache from fatigue, I go for a short walk or at least open a window. B. To relieve this headache, I simply take a tablet.

8. A. I usually do not buy health-related care products for family members myself. B. These are mostly purchased at my initiative.

9. A. After taking a bath, I always feel like a different person—energized and refreshed. B. I have to admit that I feel that way very rarely.

10. A. When people start talking in public transport, in a queue, etc. about ways to maintain health, I do not pay any attention to it at all. B. I find myself involuntarily trying to listen to it.

11. A. I see a doctor only when I can no longer cope. B. I try to start treatment at the first signs that my health is getting worse.

12. A. I have offered acquaintances recipes or instructions for various health-improving procedures. B. I have not done this, because everyone should take care of their own health themselves.

13. A. In my view, people who enjoy winter swimming in icy water are a bit crazy. B. I fully share their desire to take pleasure in their health.

14. A. When possible, I have attended lectures, courses, seminars, etc., about healthy living. B. I have never attended them because this topic is not important to me.

15. A. It seems strange to me when someone follows their rule of “going to bed on time” instead of staying up late to finish watching an interesting film. B. I also try to follow this rule so as not to harm my health.

16. A. Unfortunately, I cannot say that I try to improve my acquaintances’ attitude toward their health. B. I actively promote a healthy lifestyle.

17. A. Sometimes I feel as if my body is almost offended and reproaches me when I treat it thoughtlessly or harshly. B. The human body merely reacts to negative influences.

18. A. When browsing books being sold on the street, I usually first notice books about maintaining health. B. I am more interested in books on other topics.

19. A. If I were given skis, dumbbells, a massager, etc. as a birthday gift, I would probably feel confused and surprised by such a gift. B. This gift would be very appropriate; it fits my lifestyle.

20. A. I have spoken in front of people and shared my successful experience in improving my health. B. I am not ready to give people advice on this issue.

21. A. I do not understand people who suffer at the table because they were unable to wash their hands before eating. B. I have felt similar feelings myself.

22. A. I have never written to the editors of the magazine “Health,” TV programs such as “Heal Yourself,” “TV Pharmacy,” etc. B. I have contacted them with questions about topics that interest me.

23. A. I spend a substantial part of my income—sometimes at the expense of other things—specifically to maintain my health. B. I spend money on my health only when necessary.

24. A. I have never had a conflict with my supervisors or with authorities when their actions were harmful to people’s health. B. I have had such conflicts.